Drop the pipe altogether, wait until the neighbors have finished their
breakfast and fire it up.  That'll check out any restriction problem.  Hook
up a timing light and verify that the ignition timing is varying
appropriately with RPM.  Check for intake manifold leaks.  Mine had a
terrible time holding revs when I had a warped manifold.
good luck
Glen
> I've checked and the pistons are moving freely and in unison.  I also
checked
> the dashpot oil to make sure it was at the appropriate level.  I also
checked
> the float jets to make sure they were not sticking.  I even siphoned out
the
> gas and replaced it with fresh.
> Thanks for the thought though.
>
> John O'Brien
> '61 bugeye
> '65 BJ8
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